​​Toronto Lakeside Gem | Fishbone By The Lake 🌅🍽️

📍 ​​Why It’s Worth the Drive?​​ Just ​​30–60 mins from Toronto​​ (depending on your starting point), this ​​open-air lakeside patio​​ in Stouffville offers ​​breathtaking sunset views​​, ​​romantic string lights​​, and ​​globally inspired small plates​​—perfect for ​​date nights​​ or ​​special occasions​​. ​​🍽️ Must-Try Dishes (Ranked!)​​ ​​1️⃣ Moroccan Grilled Octopus 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ ($28)​​ ✔ ​​Flavor Bomb​​: ​​Harissa-spiced​​, ​​charred tentacles​​ with ​​lemon yogurt​​. ✔ ​​Con​​: ​​Only 2 small legs​​ (order two if you’re hungry!). ​​2️⃣ Crispy Brussels Sprouts 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ($14)​​ ✔ ​​Addictive​​: ​​Fried to perfection​​, tossed in ​​garlic aioli + lemon zest​​. ​​3️⃣ Chicken Skewers w/ Couscous 🌟🌟🌟✨ ($24)​​ ✔ ​​Safe Bet​​: ​​Tender chicken​​, ​​minty yogurt​​, ​​North African spices​​. ​​4️⃣ Caesar Salad 🌟🌟🌟 ($16)​​ ✔ ​​Classic Done Right​​: ​​Parmesan​​, ​​crispy bacon​​, ​​anchovy kick​​. ​​5️⃣ Oysters 🌟🌟 ($3.5 each)​​ ✔ ​​Skip​​: ​​Average quality​​, ​​better seafood options here​​. ​​6️⃣ Thin-Crust Pizza 🌟🌟 ($22)​​ ✔ ​​Unusual Twist​​: ​​Scallion topping​​ = “Asian fusion” (not for purists). ​​✨ Standout Perks​​ ✔ ​​Ambiance​​: ​​White-canopy patio​​, ​​lakeside breeze​​, ​​fire pits at night​​. ✔ ​​Nearby Activities​​: ​​Willow Springs Winery​​ (5-min drive) ​​Mini golf​​/​​gardens​​ for post-meal fun. ​​#TorontoPatio #LakesideEats #NoSadOctopus​